Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Firstly, Xavier didn't know that his wife of two years could play the piano.

He bet on her, and he lost.

Secondly, at the Fulton Manor, he just wanted to have sex with her nothing more.

As for Sarah, the woman who had shattered her marriage, Lily hadn't yet confronted her directly.

The first time was when Sarah was called "Mrs. Fulton" in front of her.

The second time was when Lily watched as Sarah packed Xavier's personal clothes, taking her black stockings and lace bra from his bed.

In the face of these events, the repeated rejections for her interview seemed insignificant.

The thought of divorce still caused her pain, but she knew she had to take this path.

Two years of marriage couldn't just be erased, but long-term suffering was worse than short-term pain.

She understood all the reasoning, yet she couldn't let go, couldn't walk away as easily as Maryanne had suggested. She could not put on makeup, smile, and walk out of the courthouse with the divorce certificate. Lily hadn't slept the entire night. In the morning, she applied light makeup to cover her exhaustion and took her ID before heading out.

She arrived at the courthouse two hours early. It was still closed, but a young couple was waiting outside, excited and smiling as they chatted, their faces glowing with happiness.

Comparing herself to them, Lily felt lifeless and empty.

The cool autumn morning wrapped around her as two thick trees stood outside the office.

Their leaves, yellowing and falling, drifted to the ground-one landed on her shoulder, the other beside her white flats.

She stared blankly at the young couple, memories flooding back.

She remembered the day she had married Xavier how she had carefully prepared. She wore a beautiful gown, and her long hair was tied in a bun.

The marriage certificate had come so suddenly, and she hadn't been prepared. She wasn't sure if she could wear makeup for the photo, so she went without it.

The photo on her marriage certificate was of a fresh-faced, happy version of herself, leaning slightly toward Xavier.

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Her face radiated happiness, something that could be felt even through the camera lens.

For a long time, she had thought that the marriage certificate photo wasn't flattering. It was not ugly, but it was not her best look either.

always felt she didn't match

looking back, she realized it didn't matter-it was just a

that would soon fade into the

she wouldn't love Xavier

would make

in thought, the phone in her bag rang repeatedly, snapping her back to

to find them wet, before answering the phone

at the screen.

over! Your dad wants to find the best lawyer in Jadeford, but he's unavailable. You need to ask Xavier for help. He knows Mr. Siester, and Mr. Siester will give

of her crying mixed with the noise of traffic outside, a

"What happened to Hayden?"

the police station. The other party's lawyer is

side of the road and hailed an Uber, heading straight

than Hayden. He was the only family member who had ever

company atmosphere was heavy, and the employees were on

the senior level,

constantly being scolded by Xavier for no reason, given his close proximity to

daily report to

urgent?" Xavier's voice was icy, his

responded reflexively, "Of

could blink, the schedule was thrown

come you still had time to go to the courthouse? How did you arrange this schedule?" Xavier's lips parted, his

swallowed hard. "So, should

several days now, Xavier hadn't gotten Lily to submit, but instead,

when Lily

gritted his teeth, his jawline

and argue. She knew that with his status, he wouldn't get involved

pressed his hand to his jaw,

"Actually, it's fine

I need to talk to you." "How did you get in here?" Xavier's expression darkened immediately, but his furrowed brows

downstairs," Lily explained, realizing her

and she

schedule on the floor. The first line clearly read, "9:00 AM, Divorce

realization hit her-she had left

still

a mocking smile tugging at his lips as he leaned

trouble. Can you

it out clearly. "He ran someone over, but I found out on the way

case is tricky, but with Mr. Siester's help, we can

to handle the grieving

matter how things went, Hayden had caused a death, and as the offender's family, they couldn't just look for